4X4 Bodies By: Urban Gorilla

Introducing the new Quick Swap Body & Time-lapse Video!

Save time and money by leaving the dash, firewall, steering, pedals, etc... Use the new Quick Swap option on regular full-size pickups and SUVs or on smaller compact pickups. Watch a rolled 2004 Ranger turn into an Urban Gorilla in record time. Now it is easier than ever to do your own Gorilla.

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Building Your Gorilla

Donor - Build a Gorilla with Almost Any Pickup or SUV

Urban Gorilla has several configurations to enable you to use almost any make or model pickup or SUV that has a separate frame. The best donor depends on you and what you will do with your Gorilla. Also, you are able to mix and match the different options. For example, you can get a Sport body with a foot Stretch and the Quick Swap option. Here is a breakdown of the different Gorilla Styles and the most typical donors:

• 4-Door: Suburban, SUV's,  and Pickups around 130" wheelbase (normally 123" on up)
  
• 2-Door: From about 95" wheelbase on up (Blazer, Bronco, Short-bed pickups or even longer wheelbases where you want an extra long bed)
• Sport: From 72" on up (versus regular 84") wide body for compact trucks (Ranger, S-10, Toyota, Dakota...) or even use on full-size donors
• Stretch: Stretch the body between the doors or in the front or back of the bed area (helpful for longer-wheelbases or for more room in bed or to use larger gas tanks)
• Quick Swap: Cut off the windshield posts and the back of the cab/body then drop on a new body over the old firewall and front floor pan
  

Assembly

Urban Gorilla Body Kits are designed for the do-it-yourselfer. The complete job requires only ordinary auto shop skills and equipment. The main steps in the assembly process include:

1. Remove old body, donor parts, and gas tank from donor (if applicable)
   
2. Rough position the new body for desired fit
   
3. Remove old body mounts where applicable
4. Install the new provided body mounting pieces
   
5. Install the new fuel tank (if applicable)
   
6. Mount the new body
7. Reinstall the radiator at an angle with electric fan (if applicable)
8. Install the front and rear bumpers
9. Install the Steering column, heater box, wiring, etc.
   
10. Install the front nose and rear quarter panel inserts
11. Do the body work and paint
12. Have the glass installed
13. Do the interior
14. Install the remaining hardware, seals, etc.
15. Enjoy the process and the completed Ultimate 4x4

Update: With the new Quick Swap body you can save a lot of time. Nothing needs to be done with the steering, pedals, main wiring, heating/AC, dash pieces, etc... You can have the new body installed in as little as a day!